Kim Moves On Through Russia

World News to Note

August 6, 2001

MOSCOW -- After ending high-profile talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il was to visit St. Petersburg on Sunday night. The trip comes about midway in his Russian travels, which began 11 days ago, but marks the end of his official talks -- which analysts said were aimed more at sending a message to the United States than accomplishing any specific goals.